Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts to pay gig drivers minimum wage and other incentives. (Photo : ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) After years of litigation, Uber and Lyft finally reached a settlement with Massachusetts on Thursday, June 27.
Legal & Regulatory
TikTok Ban Could Suppress Minority Voices, Justice Groups Argue in Court
A coalition of social and racial justice groups argued in a legal brief that a federal ban or forced sale of TikTok would suppress minority voices by disrupting a crucial platform for online connection and advocacy.
Jury Orders NFL to Pay $4.7 Billion in Damages After Breaking Antitrust Laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case
A jury in a California-based US District Court ordered the NFL to pay almost $4.8 billion in damages to a class action after a ruling found the league violating antitrust laws.
Tata Steel Advises Port Talbot Workers of Potential July 7 Shutdown due to Strike
Workers at Tata Steel were told that the company could potentially cease operations at its Port Talbot plant by July 7 due to a strike organized by the trade union Unite.
US DOJ Charges Nearly 200 Doctors, Nurses in $2.7 Billion Healthcare Fraud Bust
The US Department of Justice has launched a nationwide crackdown resulting in charges against nearly 200 individuals involved in healthcare fraud schemes totaling over $2.7 billion
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A recent US appeals court decision revived a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging discrimination in hiring practices favoring lower-wage foreign workers over US citizens.
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its journalistic content, raising concerns about its impact on independent newsrooms.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged drugmakers and medical device manufacturers to improve racial and cultural diversity in clinical trials.
The US State Department has raised the reward for information leading to the capture of Ruja Ignatova, known as the "Cryptoqueen," to $5 million.
A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas. A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas to allegedly steal cash and lottery tickets to get a new apartment.
Walgreens plans to potentially close hundreds more stores over the next three years as part of efforts to stabilize operations. This follows disappointing fiscal quarter results due to competitive pressures.
The Hollywood film and television crew union has reached a tentative three-year agreement with top studios.
A coalition of 26 state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's new fuel economy rules.
Two Adidas employees have resigned amid an ongoing investigation into corruption allegations in China, where the company is scrutinizing claims of embezzlement and kickbacks by its executives.
